Indoor Succulent & Cacti

Curio herreianus 'Purple Flush' (String of Tears)

Curio herreianus 'Purple Flush'

Also known as Purple Flush String of Tears

$5.95

Size

SunPart shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones10-12
🦌DeerResistant

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About This Plant

Senecio herreianus 'Purple Flus' (String of Tears), 'Purple Flus', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

A succulent or cactus prized for sculptural form, water-storing leaves or stems, and minimal care.

Bright indirect to direct light suits this plant. Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Hardy USDA Zone 9 to 11 (mostly indoor). Allow potting mix to dry completely between waterings. Many tolerate low water and occasional neglect. Most need protection from frost , keep indoors over winter in PNW.

Plant Details

Botanical
Curio herreianus 'Purple Flush'
Common name
Purple Flush String of Tears
Lifecycle
Tender perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
2-3 ft trailing tall × 12-24 in wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Fall
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: None documented
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